WWYD- Interested in a match, but not risking a pre-Christmas date

[buddiehollie]

I matched with a man about a week and a half ago. He seems nice, and I would have liked to go on a date were it not for the world going to shit.

I was in a similar situation last Christmas and ended up getting a bit hurt so I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to message him indefinitely, but I am interested....

Zoom date?

Go for a walk?

You mean you're cautious because you don't want to be upset at Christmas, not because of covid, right?

Just go for a drink as friends with no expectation.

Zoom date! How did I forget that brand of torture. I will suggest that, thank you.

I'm not risking Christmas on a Bumble date tbh, and he agreed. I also don't want to be hurt- last year prolonged messaging made me think the situationship was more than it was and I don't want that again.

Unless you’re completely self isolating and not in a single shop etc etc I think that’s bonkers. Don’t snog sure … but go for coffee! Or an outdoor hot chocolate.

OP I'm in the same position. Do I meet someone this weekend and risk the Christmas plans of 7 other people? Well the reality for me is that those 7 aren't sitting indoors for the next 10 days, they're going to school and to the shops and getting on trains. Go for a walk and a coffee and don't snog. And for heavens sake don't get into endless texting before meeting, that's a recipe for misunderstanding and disappointment.

Glad you both agreed. Good luck when you finally meet.